A Dog's Purpose (2017)

A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan.

All Releases

Domestic (31.5%)
$64,508,620
International (68.5%)
$140,527,199
Worldwide
$205,035,819
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$18,222,810
Budget$22,000,000
Earliest Release DateJanuary 19, 2017 (Italy)
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 40 min
GenresAdventure Comedy Drama Family Fantasy
TitleEarliest Release DateDomestic Opening Weekend% of TotalTheatersDomestic 2nd Weekend2nd Weekend DropDomesticInternationalWorldwide
MaxJun 26, 2015$12.2M28.5%2,855$6.6M-45.6%$42.7M$1.3M$44.0M
FlickaOct 20, 2006$7.7M36.7%2,877$4.7M-38.6%$21.0M$893.4k$21.9M
Marley & MeDec 24, 2008$36.4M25.4%3,480$24.3M-33.3%$143.2M$112.6M$255.7M
We Bought a ZooDec 22, 2011$9.4M12.4%3,117$13.2M+41.4%$75.6M$44.5M$120.1M
Big MiracleFeb 2, 2012$7.8M38.5%2,129$3.9M-49.2%$20.2M$4.6M$24.7M
A Dog's Way HomeJan 9, 2019$11.3M26.8%3,090$7.2M-36.1%$42.0M$38.7M$80.7M
Dolphin Tale 2Sep 11, 2014$15.9M37.8%3,656$8.9M-44.1%$42.0M$15.8M$57.8M
The Call of the WildFeb 19, 2020$24.8M39.8%3,752$13.4M-46.1%$62.3M$48.8M$111.2M
Eight BelowFeb 17, 2006$20.2M24.7%3,066$15.9M-21.4%$81.6M$38.8M$120.5M
Hotel for DogsJan 15, 2009$17.0M23.3%3,271$12.9M-24.4%$73.0M$44.2M$117.3M
Dolphin TaleSep 22, 2011$19.2M26.5%3,507$13.9M-27.4%$72.3M$23.7M$95.9M
Million Dollar ArmMay 9, 2014$10.5M28.8%3,019$7.0M-33.7%$36.5M$2.0M$38.5M
Snow DogsJan 18, 2002$17.8M21.9%2,302$13.1M-26.6%$81.2M$33.9M$115.0M
A Dog's JourneyMay 3, 2019$8.0M35.2%3,267$4.1M-48.4%$22.8M$56.1M$78.9M